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Board of Postsecondary Institutions of Puerto Rico (JIPs)

PO Box 9023271
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00902-3271
Telephone: (787) 722-2121
Webpage: https://www.estado.pr.gov/
License renewal date: 2028

The active programs at that time of the visit were the following:

The year each program was authorized for the first time is given in parenthesis.

  • Associate Degree in Land Surveying (2013)
  • Associate Degree in Engineering in Software Development (2013)
  • Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering (2013)
  • Associate Degree in Engineering in Supply Chain and Logistic (2014)
  • Associate Degree in Product Design (2019)

The year each program was authorized for the first time is given in parenthesis.

  • Bachelor of Science in Land Surveying and Mapping (1974)
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (1974)
  • Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (1980)
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (1984)
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (1987)
  • Bachelor of Architecture (1995)
  • Bachelor of Business Administration in Construction Management (1996)
  • Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (1997)
  • Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering (1997)
  • Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting (2001)
  • Bachelor of Business Administration in General Management (2001)
  • Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing (2001)
  • Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance (2002)
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Sciences (2002)
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (2004)
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with Major in Aerospace (2009)
  • Bachelor of Interior Design (2014)
  • Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship (2014)
  • Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering (2016)
  • Bachelor of Architecture with Major in Urban Planning (2019)

The year each program was authorized for the first time is given in parenthesis.

  • Master in Engineering Management (1992)
  • Master of Business Administration in International Enterprises (1997)
  • Master of Business Administration (General and Interdisciplinary) (1997)
  • Master in Environmental Management (1998)
  • Master of Science in Manufacturing Engineering (1998)
  • Master of Engineering in Manufacturing Engineering (1998)
  • Master in Manufacturing Competitiveness (1998)
  • Master of Science in Civil Engineering (1998)
  • Master of Science in Manufacturing Competitiveness (1998)
  • Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering (1998)
  • Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (2002)
  • Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering (2002)
  • Master of Business Administration with specialization in Computer Information Systems (E-Commerce & Database) (2003)
  • Master in Computer Science (2005)
  • Master of Science in Computer Science (2005)
  • Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering (2006)
  • Master of Landscape Architecture (2006)
  • Master of Science in Computer Engineering (2006)
  • Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Aerospace (2009)
  • Master of Science in Geospatial Science and Technology (2012)
  • Master of Science in Education in Mathematics and Natural Sciences (2014)
  • Master in Architectural Conservation and Rehabilitation (2019)
  • Graduate Certificate in Information Assurance and Security (2010)
  • Graduate Certificate in Digital Forensics (2014)
  • Graduate Certificate in Medical Devices Industry Essentials (2021)
  • Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (2025)
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity – online (2025)
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Web Development Design – online (2025)

The year each program was authorized for the first time is given in parenthesis.

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering and Applied Sciences (2014)

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

1007 North Orange Street
4th Floor, MB #166
Wilmington, DE 19801
Telephone: (267) 284-5000
Webpage: https://www.msche.org

In 2005, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education reaccredited the institution, and on November 18, 2010, reaffirmed it. In 2010, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico (PUPR or UPPR) submitted the Periodic Review Report and was commended for the evaluation results. PUPR was reaccredited in 2015. It was reaffirmed in 2024. The next accreditation visit will be in 2031.

Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET)

415 North Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
Telephone: (410) 347-7700
Webpage: https://www.abet.org

The following Bachelor of Science programs are accredited by the corresponding accreditation commission:
  • The BS in Biomedical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Bioengineering and Biomedical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
  • The BS in Chemical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Chemical, Biochemical, Biomolecular and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
  • The BS in Civil Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
  • The BS in Computer Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
  • The BS in Electrical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
  • The BS in Environmental Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Environmental Engineering and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
  • The BS in Industrial Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Industrial and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
  • The BS in Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
  • The BS in Computer Science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Computer Science and Similarly Named Computing Programs.
  • The BS in Land Surveying and Mapping program is accredited by the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Surveying/Geomatics and Similarly Named Programs.

Therefore, an engineering and surveying graduate from Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico can aspire to be licensed in any state and territory of the United States because ABET accredits our programs.

National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)

107 S. West St.
Suite 707
Alexandria, VA 22314
Telephone: (202) 783-3007
Webpage: https://www.naab.org/

In 2024, NAAB accredited the Bachelor of Architecture. The next accreditation visit will be in 2032.

All 55 United States jurisdictions accept a NAAB-accredited architecture degree as evidence of compliance with education requirements for licensing.

Therefore, an architecture graduate from Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico can aspire to be licensed in any state and territory of the United States because NAAB accredits our programs.

Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB)

636 Eye Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001-3736
Telephone: (202) 898-2444
Webpage: https://www.asla.org/

The Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board granted accreditation to the Master of Landscape Architecture in 2026. The next accreditation visit will be in 2028.

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Strategic Plan 2022-2027
UPPR Self-Study Design (Rev. June 2022)
MSCHE Accreditation
UPPR Self-Study Report (Rev. March 2024)
MSCHE Accreditation
Certification Number 2023-244
JIPs License

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National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)
Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico (UPPR) has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education.

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